---- prepared a room where she could have a small gathering with her friends and family. However, Fred and Maria were so enamored with their grandchildren that they remained at the party with Julian's parents to play with the babies instead. While everyone else was busy chatting, Isla dragged Angela out to the balcony with her before asking, " Have you seen the headlines from the local tabloids lately?" "Are you trying to tell me about Carl?" Angela asked with a smile. What goes around comes around. I know he's paid for his actions and ended up alone." She saw the news the day it came out. Julian even covered her eyes, telling her not to sully them with such a salacious scandal. He had no idea that she didn't even feel the joy of vengeance. She truly didn't care anymore. With a mischievous chuckle, Isla said, "You don't know the full story, then. As it turns out, Lucy's no pushover, either. She'd taken the syringe she used to stab Carl from the biohazard trash bin at the nurse's station. ---- "That's specifically for trash that needs to be properly destroyed because it was used by patients with infectious diseases. "T guess even fate couldn't take it anymore. It just so happened that the syringe used on Carl was previously used by a patient with AIDS. He got stabbed in the neck. By the time the test results came back, it was too late to prevent transmission by taking medication. "He's gone mad now, and those greedy parents of his also spend all their time bemoaning everything." Briefly dazed, Angela replied, "None of this has anything to do with me now. I don't hate them. It's not because I've forgiven them, but because I have my own life to live now." It had only been a little over a year, but when she recalled the past sacrifices she'd made for Carl, it felt as if everything had occurred in a previous lifetime. Isla studied Angela's expression carefully. Once she confirmed that Angela showed no emotion over the news, she exhaled in relief and expressed her support. "That's right. You have a husband and two kids now. You guys are worlds apart now. You should forget all ---- about the past." Something that felt impossible in the past was a breeze now. Angela was just about to smile and nod when Julian hurried over anxiously. When he found Angela chatting with Isla, he let out a sigh of relief before coming over to drape a jacket over Angela's shoulders. "Relax, Mr. Fuller. Did you think I was going to abduct your wife?" Isla teased before leaving the two alone on the balcony. While adjusting Angela's collar, Julian said with a look of concern, "The weather's getting quite chilly. Make sure you don't catch a cold." Angela took his hand and felt the warmth that emanated from him. Smiling, she replied, "Okay. Let's go home." The End. Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!